Hi All, Very interesting discussion on new policy, in fact the government should consider the implementation of a single standard for payments like ITSO in the UK to provide interoperability between different modes of transport. e.g. If I use the train, matatu to get to work I should be able to buy or load a ticket on to a card, mobile phone or any other, which could be easily accepted by the different modes of transport operators. This will also enable some amount of regulation and discipline within the modal transport operators who could be measured on quality of service. This could also include behaviour on the road. Simple matrix could be developed, to provide the quality of transport that is available in many cities around the world. This also is away to ensure that the government is able to assure safety, in return be able to collect taxes to improve facilities for the commuters that could include footpaths and proper rest areas etc. Furthermore, not too sure of the fleet management aspect of the policy as this is something that individual companies can choose to implement, is open to manipulation, this will not guarantee that the different companies are meeting their stated KPI's, and there is no way you can penalise the PSV it could be too late, additionally, all PSV drivers need to retest and get issued with proper driving licences that are not subject to fraud as a part of the regulation of the sector. There are many points that could be discussed, the important point is there is action being taken and if there is help required in thinking through the various policies and if it is going to make the daily commute easy we are here to help and advice. Thanks Best Regards, Baiju Shah Telemedia Africa Ltd Tel. 0787332247 / 0701691570
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1. Re: PSVs required to fit cameras, implement cashless payment, and fleet management systems (Mark Mwangi) 2. Re: PSVs required to fit cameras, implement cashless payment, and fleet management systems (Watila Alex) 3. Re: PSVs required to fit cameras, implement cashless payment, and fleet management systems (kris njoroge)
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I agree with the scheduling bit though i don't see how this can be divorced from the fares. I still insist transport should be primarily a govt affair. If not by ownership then by strict regulation inclusive of setting of fares, just like in Energy. if let loose we have the likes of Enron and our matatu culture as is. Some sectors cannot be left to market forces because market forces are largely an idyllic situation and manipulated to the core.
On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi@at.co.ke> wrote:
Digital Speed Governors aka Tachographs are a good idea.
We could start with that, get matatus on regular timed schedules, then start selling electronic tickets for day, week & month, yearly. This you pay for using Mpesa etc, but spot fares should be in cash.
Waithaka Ngigi
Alliance Technologies Nairobi, Kenya
www.A1.io
On 5 Jan 2014 13:21, "Kivuva" <Kivuva@transworldafrica.com> wrote:
A new law to regulate the public transport has been put in place and will take effect by June 2014 where 1. All PSVs must implement cashless paymeny system for bus fare 2. All PSVs to be fit with fleet management systems where overspeeding will be checked from system logs, not on speed cameras 3. All PSVs to have surveillance cameras to reduce carjackings, petty crimes, and terrorism 4. Install digital speed governors
This will see Beba Pay and Mpesa fight for supremacy. I'm keen to see what card Safaricom has on it's deck. This is a great opportunity for payment system innovators to comeup with exciting products, and also for fleet management system companies to have regular work. The commuters on the other hand will dig dipper in their pockets to pay for the services.
And finally, the government has a way of collecting taxes on the Ksh 205 Billion industry
http://mobile.nation.co.ke/business/New-law-on-technology-to-transform-PSV-s...
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